The MotoGP was established by FIM in 1949 as a road racing class. Originally established with 4 classes it has now evolved into three classes comprising of 125cc, 250cc with the premier class known as the Motogp World Championship.

Motegi MotoGP round provided plenty of excitement for fans as the riders hit the circuit. The question on everyone´s lips as to whether Valentino Rossi would clinch another World Championship title at this circuit, was answered when he surprisingly made an error and crashed out of the race.